The bill amends the Public Health Code to enhance the definitions and regulations concerning the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances, with a particular emphasis on the responsibilities of practitioners and pharmacists. It establishes a clear definition of "good faith" in prescribing, stipulating that practitioners must treat conditions beyond substance dependence. The legislation outlines the conditions for dispensing controlled substances, detailing prescription requirements, emergency protocols, and specific guidelines for various schedules of these substances.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new regulations for class B dealers and animal control shelters regarding the administration of sodium pentobarbital and animal tranquilizers for euthanasia. It requires these entities to obtain permits, maintain training records, and adhere to training requirements for personnel administering these substances. The terminology is updated from "registered" to "licensed" for animal control shelters, and it mandates that permit applications include the names and addresses of trained personnel, with updates required every six months. The bill also clarifies the liability of veterinarians concerning the use of tranquilizers by animal control shelters, stating that they are only liable if explicitly stated in their contract with the shelter. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.7333